A recalled Gerber powdered baby formula was distributed to some US retailers after the initial recall notice, company says

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According to a US Food and Drug Administration release, some US retailers continued to sell a Gerber infant formula that was under voluntary recall due to possible contamination by a germ which can cause serious illness in babies.

According to the press release, the Ireland-based Perrigo Company first issued the recall of some products in March, 'out of a sense of abundance of caution'. It said that certain products may be contaminated by the pathogenic Cronobactersakazakii bacteria.

The recall affects Gerber Good Start Powdered Infant formula manufactured between January 2 to January 18 in Eau Claire Wisconsin.

According to a release shared by the FDA, one of the recalled items was sent to Nashville division retailers of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., a cooperative distributor, following the original recall notice of March 17.

After that date, independent retailers of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc in Alabama, Georgia Indiana, Kentucky Ohio, Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia began receiving the 12.4-ounce infant formula.

Perrigo issued a statement on Sunday urging consumers who bought the product in these states to check other products they might have at home. Anyone who has the recalled product should throw it away and not use it.

According to a press release, the Perrigo Company did not report any positive results for this bacteria or any illnesses related thereto.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while Cronobacter sakazakii is not likely to cause symptoms for most people, it can trigger deadly infections in babies.

Dry foods such as powdered infant formulas, starches, herbal teas, and powdered milk can harbor the bacteria.

According to the FDA, infants with an infection under 2 months of age or immune systems that are weakened may experience fever, poor eating, excessive crying, or low energy.